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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.01, 5.54 and 3.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.01, 5.54 and 3.38 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.01 : 5.54 = 3.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.01/5.54 = 3.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.01x = 5.54 × 3.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.01x = 18.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.68/4.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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